Compassionate Support Practitioner - Start in Social Care

Richmond Fellowship Scotland Ltd; Tain; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous annual leave

Rewards scheme

Travel allowance

In-house training

Refer a Friend

Employee Forum

Credit Union membership

Health care plan

Counselling service

Job summary

The Richmond Fellowship Scotland is seeking compassionate individuals to join our team in Tain as Support Practitioners. No care experience required; we value values and transferrable skills and provide full training including a funded SVQ.

We support people with disabilities and mental health needs at home across Scotland, with daily living support, personal care, medication assistance, and a positive, inclusive team environment in the Highlands.

Qualifications

• Empathetic and caring nature.
• Strong observation skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Confidence in using computers.
• Ability to work well in a team and independently.
• Good organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist individuals with daily living and personal care.
• Support with medication, finances, housework and meals.
• Engage in activities aligned to hobbies and interests.

Skills

Empathy

Observation skills

Communication

Computers

Team & self management

Organisational skills

Tools

Computers

Job description

The Richmond Fellowship Scotland is seeking compassionate individuals to join our team in Tain as Support Practitioners. No care experience required; we value values and transferrable skills and provide full training including a funded SVQ.

We support people with disabilities and mental health needs at home across Scotland, with daily living support, personal care, medication assistance, and a positive, inclusive team environment in the Highlands.